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Defense by Conservation Made Theme of Annual Fair at State Farm for Women
Dedicate Event in Honor of Miss Munger
[Tracey T. Beckworth, New London Evening Day, 27 Sep 1941]
NIANTIC - The 11th annual fair of the State Farm for Women, carrying out the theme of Defense by Conservation, opened yesterday with fitting ceremonies at the new dairy barn where the majority of exhibits are on display.
Just before the time set for the opening session yesterday afternoon, Miss Elizabeth Munger, superintendent of the farm, cut the red, white and blue ribbons which stretched across the entrance to the dairy barn, the act officially ma[r]king the opening of the fair.
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After the ribbons were cut, Dr. Edith A. MacLeod, general chairman of the fair, favored with brief remarks. During her talk she praised the work of Miss Munger, who, as superintendent, has directed the farm for 15 years. In honor of Miss Munger for her years of service at the farm, the fair was dedicated to her. Also, in behalf of the members of the State Farm staff, Dr. MacLeod presented a handsome pair of sterling candlesticks to Miss Munger.
The many exhibits were attractively arranged in the barn and milk house. Upon entering the first exhibit seen showed two large horns of plenty overflowing with fruits and vegetables. One booth had a fine display of canned fruits and vegetables, which speaks as a good example of the conservation of foods. So far this year 15,000 quart jars of fruits and vegetables have been canned, besides many jellies, jams, pickles, and conserves, at the farm. Other booths on the same side with the canned goods were arts and crafts, dental display, and United China Relief.
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Other exhibits in the same building include fine displays of laundry work, elementary and advanced sewing, and also the medical booth showing child care and public health. The local branch of the Red Cross has a space which showed much of the work being accomplished by volunteers. Much of the equipment from the farm garage was displayed, giving the public a view of the tools used for repairing the farm autos and trucks. In another section of the barn was a marvellous flower display with many fine specimens of plants exhibited. In one end of the room was a miniature model of a modern home. There was also a fine display of vegetables arranged in a small wagon. Tall stalks of corn gave the exhibit a good background.
Work accomplished in schooling was shown. The East Lyme League of Women Voters had a booth. A variety of home cooked foods were on sale in another booth and the new dairy barn and milk house were displayed in minature. Many interesting photographs and snapshots were on exhibition showing the progress at the farm during Miss Munger's 15 years as superintendent.
The decorations were all in patriotic colors, with many prominent V's on the walls. In the milk house were the junk shop and refreshments.
The fair was open this afternoon from 2 to 5 and will close tonight. The hours this evening will be from 7 to 9 and will be open to the public. Several hundred persons attended last night.